A renowned Gujarati author Labhshankar Thakar(80) passed away. He was a modernist poet, playwright and story writer who was particularly influenced by bizarre theatre.
About Labhshankar:
- Mainly wrote in Gujarati language
- Poetries: Vahi Jati Pachhal Ramya Ghosha, Manasni Vaat, Mara Namne Darwaje , Pravahan, Kalagranthi
- Play: Asatyakumar Ekagrani Dharpakad.
- Novels: Akasmat and Kon?
- Biographical piece on his mother’s life entitled Maari Ba
Awards
- Sahitya Akademi award(1991) for Tolan Aawaz Ghunghat.
- Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar(2002) by Gujarati Sahitya Akademi
- Ranjitram Gold Medal(1980)-Highest literary award in Gujarati literature.
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